Beef Cattle Research and Extension

This position includes a 50% commitment to research and scholarly activity; 25% to teaching; 20% to extension; and 5% to administration. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program focused on beef cattle health, production, and disease investigation. Research outcomes should contribute to the scientific literature through publication in peer-reviewed journals and be translated into practical benefits for veterinarians and producers through extension activities and continuing education programs. This position will play a key role in sustaining and strengthening the department's long-term capacity in beef research, clinical epidemiology, and industry engagement, while enhancing the department's leadership in beef health and production research.

Teaching responsibilities will focus on clinical epidemiology and beef cattle health and production within both the undergraduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum and graduate programs. The successful candidate will, initially, be expected to contribute to the routine administrative activities of the department and college. Over time, the faculty member will be expected to become increasingly involved in college and university governance, as well as service to academic, professional, or scientific organizations.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative academic environment and will be supported by the Beef Cattle Research Council Chair in Beef Cattle Health, the Alberta Chair in Beef Cattle Health and Production Medicine, the Lead of the Disease Investigation Unit, two Professors of Teaching, and faculty with expertise in food animal theriogenology, large animal internal medicine, animal welfare and behavior research, and food animal field service. The department is also being considered for a Canada Excellence Research Chair (https://www.cerc.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx) in environmental sustainability in beef cattle production and is also currently recruiting a Professor of Teaching in Food Animal Health and Production.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A DVM degree (or equivalent);
• A PhD degree (or equivalent);
• A strong understanding of, and experience with, the North American beef cattle industry;
• Experience and familiarity with beef cattle practice in North America; and
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Candidates with an MSc degree and actively completing a PhD may also be considered. Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan (https://svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm/); certification, or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Beef Cattle Practice or Food Animal Practice; certification, or eligibility for certification by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine; and university level teaching experience will each be considered valuable assets.

The WCVM (https://wcvm.usask.ca/) is Western Canada's regional college of veterinary medicine and currently enrolls about 360 undergraduate students from three western provinces and northern jurisdictions, as well as approximately 200 graduate students. The University of Saskatchewan is a member of U15 Canada – an association of the country's leading research-intensive universities – with a reputation for excellence in teaching and other scholarly activities. The university offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to more than 26,000 students, including over 21,000 undergraduate and 4,500 graduate students. The main campus is in Saskatoon, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities.

Salary information for this position for the 2026-2027 academic year is as follows: $113,527 to $135,535. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

This position is within the scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (https://usaskfaculty.ca/). This position includes a comprehensive benefits package: dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit a complete application that includes:

• Cover letter;
• Detailed curriculum vitae; and
• Supporting documents

Due to federal immigration requirements, applicants are asked to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise authorized to work in Canada for the duration of the appointment. Applicants selecting the latter category should provide a brief explanation of their status.

Completed applications must be emailed to:

Dr. Andy Allen, Head
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
Email: andrew.allen@usask.ca
Telephone: 306-966-7294

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027, or another date mutually agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until November 6, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.